By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is reviewing comments on 25% tariffs that may be imposed on more than $300 billion worth of imports from China. President Trump could impose the tariffs if current trade negotiations between the United States and China are unsuccessful.  

While supporting the Administration’s efforts to protect intellectual property rights, eliminate forced technology transfers and address currency manipulation, among other issues, SEMA submitted comments voicing concern that U.S. tariffs currently being imposed and threatened may be counterproductive and injurious to American businesses, workers and consumers.

The U.S. has already imposed 25% tariffs on three separate groups of Chinese imports. The so-called List 3 imports cover about $200 billion worth of goods, including most auto parts, from engines and metal fasteners to tires and brake pads. “List 1” and “List 2” goods are valued at $50 billion and include some miscellaneous metal and rubber parts for auto equipment, machinery, tools and measurement devices. The final “List 4” goods worth more than $300 billion would cover virtually anything from China that has not already been subject to a tariff.

The U.S./China trade negotiations are expected to be discussed when President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend the G20 summit on June 28–29. 

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is reviewing comments on 25% tariffs that may be imposed on more than $300 billion worth of imports from China. President Trump could impose the tariffs if current trade negotiations between the United States and China are unsuccessful.  

While supporting the Administration’s efforts to protect intellectual property rights, eliminate forced technology transfers and address currency manipulation, among other issues, SEMA submitted comments voicing concern that U.S. tariffs currently being imposed and threatened may be counterproductive and injurious to American businesses, workers and consumers.

The U.S. has already imposed 25% tariffs on three separate groups of Chinese imports. The so-called List 3 imports cover about $200 billion worth of goods, including most auto parts, from engines and metal fasteners to tires and brake pads. “List 1” and “List 2” goods are valued at $50 billion and include some miscellaneous metal and rubber parts for auto equipment, machinery, tools and measurement devices. The final “List 4” goods worth more than $300 billion would cover virtually anything from China that has not already been subject to a tariff.

The U.S./China trade negotiations are expected to be discussed when President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend the G20 summit on June 28–29. 

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is reviewing comments on 25% tariffs that may be imposed on more than $300 billion worth of imports from China. President Trump could impose the tariffs if current trade negotiations between the United States and China are unsuccessful.  

While supporting the Administration’s efforts to protect intellectual property rights, eliminate forced technology transfers and address currency manipulation, among other issues, SEMA submitted comments voicing concern that U.S. tariffs currently being imposed and threatened may be counterproductive and injurious to American businesses, workers and consumers.

The U.S. has already imposed 25% tariffs on three separate groups of Chinese imports. The so-called List 3 imports cover about $200 billion worth of goods, including most auto parts, from engines and metal fasteners to tires and brake pads. “List 1” and “List 2” goods are valued at $50 billion and include some miscellaneous metal and rubber parts for auto equipment, machinery, tools and measurement devices. The final “List 4” goods worth more than $300 billion would cover virtually anything from China that has not already been subject to a tariff.

The U.S./China trade negotiations are expected to be discussed when President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend the G20 summit on June 28–29. 

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law SEMA-supported legislation (H.B. 1755) creating a specific registration and titling class for former military vehicles and assembled vehicles.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law SEMA-supported legislation (H.B. 1755) creating a specific registration and titling class for former military vehicles and assembled vehicles, including kit cars and dune buggies.

The new law provides guidance to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles on how to treat such vehicles. Previously, there was no specific registration and titling class for certain assembled vehicles, such as dune buggies.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law SEMA-supported legislation (H.B. 1755) creating a specific registration and titling class for former military vehicles and assembled vehicles.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law SEMA-supported legislation (H.B. 1755) creating a specific registration and titling class for former military vehicles and assembled vehicles, including kit cars and dune buggies.

The new law provides guidance to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles on how to treat such vehicles. Previously, there was no specific registration and titling class for certain assembled vehicles, such as dune buggies.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law SEMA-supported legislation (H.B. 1755) creating a specific registration and titling class for former military vehicles and assembled vehicles.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law SEMA-supported legislation (H.B. 1755) creating a specific registration and titling class for former military vehicles and assembled vehicles, including kit cars and dune buggies.

The new law provides guidance to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles on how to treat such vehicles. Previously, there was no specific registration and titling class for certain assembled vehicles, such as dune buggies.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law SEMA-supported legislation (H.B. 1755) creating a specific registration and titling class for former military vehicles and assembled vehicles.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law SEMA-supported legislation (H.B. 1755) creating a specific registration and titling class for former military vehicles and assembled vehicles, including kit cars and dune buggies.

The new law provides guidance to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles on how to treat such vehicles. Previously, there was no specific registration and titling class for certain assembled vehicles, such as dune buggies.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Delaware Governor John Carney signed into law SEMA-supported legislation (H.B. 31) easing the process of registering a street rod by favorably changing the existing age and equipment requirements.

Delaware Governor John Carney signed into law SEMA-supported legislation (H.B. 31) easing the process of registering a street rod by favorably changing the existing age and equipment requirements.

The new law changes the definition of “street rod” from vehicles manufactured prior to ’70 to vehicles at least 25 years old, removes the requirement that a street rod’s tires be covered by a fender and exempts street rods from equipment requirements that were not a condition of sale when the vehicle was manufactured.  

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

This story was originally published on June 20, 2019. For more industry news, visit SEMANews.com and subscribe to SEMA News at the bottom of the webpage to get the latest updates straight to your inbox, twice a week.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Delaware Governor John Carney signed into law SEMA-supported legislation (H.B. 31) easing the process of registering a street rod by favorably changing the existing age and equipment requirements.

Delaware Governor John Carney signed into law SEMA-supported legislation (H.B. 31) easing the process of registering a street rod by favorably changing the existing age and equipment requirements.

The new law changes the definition of “street rod” from vehicles manufactured prior to ’70 to vehicles at least 25 years old, removes the requirement that a street rod’s tires be covered by a fender and exempts street rods from equipment requirements that were not a condition of sale when the vehicle was manufactured.  

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

This story was originally published on June 20, 2019. For more industry news, visit SEMANews.com and subscribe to SEMA News at the bottom of the webpage to get the latest updates straight to your inbox, twice a week.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Delaware Governor John Carney signed into law SEMA-supported legislation (H.B. 31) easing the process of registering a street rod by favorably changing the existing age and equipment requirements.

Delaware Governor John Carney signed into law SEMA-supported legislation (H.B. 31) easing the process of registering a street rod by favorably changing the existing age and equipment requirements.

The new law changes the definition of “street rod” from vehicles manufactured prior to ’70 to vehicles at least 25 years old, removes the requirement that a street rod’s tires be covered by a fender and exempts street rods from equipment requirements that were not a condition of sale when the vehicle was manufactured.  

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

This story was originally published on June 20, 2019. For more industry news, visit SEMANews.com and subscribe to SEMA News at the bottom of the webpage to get the latest updates straight to your inbox, twice a week.